Mercury
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| Infobox on Mercury | |
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| Example of Mercury |  |
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| Density (in t/m3) | - |
| Temperature (in oC) | - |
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| Self-heating / spontaneous combustion | - |
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Mercury
Contents
Description
Very heavy, silver liquid.
General Shipped in welded iron bottles with a screw-cap which is supposed to be sealed. Seals must be checked upon loading. Mercury vapors are toxic; this product requires protected stowage in view of its value. Insoluble in water and common organic solvents.
See also IMDG Books. EC Directive banning movement of mercury after 2005.
Hazard: Class 8
EC 231-106-7
Full information on this product is in the process of completion.